Cookies

To comply with EU legislation we are required to tell you about the cookies used on this website.

We use cookies because we want you to find the information you need as quickly and easily as possible.

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function usefully and can provide information to website owners.

Our cookies do not provide us with any private or personally identifiable information about you. All data that is gathered is anonymous. Cookies do not place viruses on your computer and cannot run programs.

Some of the cookies we use collect information about how visitors use our site. For example, one of our cookies counts the number of visitors to the site and notes which pages they visited. This anonymous information helps us to compile statistical reports, which can help us to improve the website.

You can manage your cookies yourself. Your web browser gives you the ability to accept or decline cookies. Generally web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You can find out more information on the Direct Gov website. If you choose to decline cookies, you will have to select the ‘text only’ option every time you view a new page.

‘Do not track’ (DNT)

If you’re worried about your privacy online we recommend that you use the Firefox browser with the Do not track settings enabled.